Postcode CH41 2TH is located in a major urban area, within the Birkenhead and Tranmere ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Birkenhead Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 482.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birkenhead Central is £28,606 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Central, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Birkenhead Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 80 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Birkenhead Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 482.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 51.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Birkenhead Central is £28,606 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from CH41 2TH.
Birkenhead Central near CH41 2TH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birkenhead Central located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| 0.4 mi | Conway Park | N/A | Walking directions to Conway Park |
| 0.4 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £132 per square foot) in Birkenhead and Tranmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £270,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £155,750 | £92 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £149,000 | £158 |
| Terraced | 89 | £110,000 | £126 |
| Flats | 17 | £98,000 | £149 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150,000 | £86,000 | £101,500 | £67,500 |
| 2017 | £128,000 | £85,750 | £110,500 | £63,500 |
| 2018 | £175,875 | £85,000 | £111,748 | £68,070 |
| 2019 | £139,000 | £77,500 | £117,000 | £68,750 |
| 2020 | £122,500 | £69,999 | £120,000 | £74,000 |
| 2021 | £200,000 | £99,995 | £132,000 | £83,500 |
| 2022 | £191,000 | £99,995 | £151,000 | £95,000 |
| 2023 | £145,000 | £107,000 | £121,000 | £95,000 |
| 2024 | £190,000 | £114,500 | £138,500 | £95,000 |
| 2025 | £170,000 | £98,000 | £140,000 | £113,000 |
| 2026 | £155,750 | £127,000 | £157,500 | £107,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £74 | £124 | £105 | £74 |
| 2017 | £79 | £121 | £118 | £78 |
| 2018 | £105 | £123 | £109 | £80 |
| 2019 | £106 | £139 | £109 | £81 |
| 2020 | £89 | £140 | £113 | £90 |
| 2021 | £92 | £153 | £132 | £105 |
| 2022 | £220 | £166 | £141 | £114 |
| 2023 | £170 | £152 | £119 | £118 |
| 2024 | £167 | £154 | £127 | £119 |
| 2025 | £106 | £159 | £131 | £125 |
| 2026 | — | £154 | £185 | £132 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 2TH.
In the CH41 2TH postcode area, located within Birkenhead Central, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 2TH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Corner Shop | Wirral, CH41 9DA | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | Conway Street, Wirral, CH41 2XY | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 221-225 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2PH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Salisbury Street, Wirral, CH41 2RL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 222 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 6EB | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH41 2TH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amanda Onwuemene
Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023
Ewan Tomeny
Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023
Pat Cleary
Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison McGovern
Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH41 2TH records about 483 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CH41 2TH in Birkenhead Central is £115,000 (about £132 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CH41 2TH, including Woodlands Primary School (Good), St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Progress Schools - Wirral (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH41 2TH is Birkenhead Central, about 197 m away.
CH41 2TH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 80 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH41 2TH is Alison McGovern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Amanda Onwuemene (Green Party), Ewan Tomeny (Green Party) and Pat Cleary (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.